Easy Jig Tricks And Mods For Cold Water Bass!

Winter jig fishing can be so easy! The jig intimidates a lot of anglers but this technique should be at the top of your Winter list! A few basic colors, a couple head shapes, a favorite trailer, and you're done! The weather might be cold but the jig fishing is hot!

Don't let the Winter weather keep you from catching fish. Jig fishing is easier now than any other time of year! We focus all our attention on a few very simple baits and it pays off big, no matter where we go. Understanding how the right trailers and colors can impact your bite will make a huge difference!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, sizes, and colors we use. We've also included our favorite trailers, as well as the rods and reels we use to fish these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE FOOTBALL JIG...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Size: 1/2 - 5/8 oz

Color: SuperMatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, Canterbury Crunch

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinnamon Blk Purp, Green Pump Purp Copper

HULA GRUB...

Bait– Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Cinn Black Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper

Head– Gamakatsu Football: http://bit.ly/2CTXHHt

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

MICRO JIGS...

•MissileBaits Ike's Micro Football: https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Colors: Dill Pickle, PB&J

•Keitech Tungsten Football: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Brown/Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue

MICRO JIG TRAILERS...

•Netbait Tiny Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/44ZjCsL

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Peanut Butter and Jelly

•Yamamoto 4" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Cinn Black Purp, Green Pumpkin Black

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Bama Bug

•ZMan TRD Crawz: https://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

HIGH END FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR (7' Heavy): https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

LIne– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

The 3 Worst Winter Fishing Mistakes! ( And How To Avoid Them )

Don't be caught making these mistakes! Winter bass fishing is really simple, but if you're making these mistakes you're ruining your own fishing. Subtle details like time of day, lure speed, and movement, are often overlooked. These details have huge impacts on your catch rate! If you successfully avoid these mistakes, you're going to catch more bass this Winter!

Anglers (us included) are constantly making mistakes that hurt our fishing. But if you can avoid these 3, you're going to have a lot more fun this Winter! Focus on fishing during low light periods, especially early morning. Next, stop trying to be comfortable. Forget about your "go to" baits and focus on fishing the extremes. And finally, pay attention to the way you're working your bait. This isn't the time of year for aggressive shaking or hard hopping along the bottom.

Below you'll find links to the baits Matt discussed in the video, in the order they appeared. We've also included a few key budget–friendly rod and reel combos to help you fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BAITS FOR FISHING THE EXTREMES...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Albino

•Megabass 8" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, MB Shad

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: TW Cali Hitch, Lite Trout, I Know It

SPEED CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad

SUBTLE NED RIG...

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Mood Ring, PB&J

•ZMan NedLockZ EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz

ALABAMA RIGS...

•Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Heads– Screwed Up Swimbait Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

SUBTLE BAITS FOR A–RIGS...

•G Ratt 4" Thin Swim Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3TJVbxv

Colors: Pro Blue, Trout Smolt

•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad

JERKBAIT…

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389   

Colors: Matte Shad, Kasumi Ito

BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu

•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

FOOTBALL JIG...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk

BUDGET NED RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

AFFORDABLE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass Trigon 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (HS): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Cold Muddy Water Fishing Tips! (On The Water)

Has your water turned cold? Don't give up! Cold and muddy water is a Winter angler's nemesis, but you can still catch fish! Come along for a day on the water as Tim faces these difficult conditions but finds unique areas where the mud works to his advantage.

Muddy water is great in Spring but it can make fishing really tough in Winter. If the entire lake has turned to mud, there isn't much you can do about it. Thankfully, on this day the muddy water was still pumping into the lake and Tim was able to find clear water/muddy water seams. These are prime areas to target quality fish under tough conditions and Tim took full advantage.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TUBE...

•Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: https://bit.ly/32e23VR

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

•Xzone Goby Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 oz

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Threadfin Shad

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad

UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: TW Pro Blue

TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

A RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel–Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Strolling For Bass: Why This Trend Is Suddenly Taking Over Bass Fishing!!

This trend is taking over the sport! You might have heard of the Hover Rig, the Damiki Rig, moping, mid strolling, bottom strolling, or hover strolling... if you haven't, you will soon! This fishing method is taking over bass fishing and you need to catch up if it's not yet on your radar! Come along for a quick dive into the world of strolling for bass!

Today we're focusing on mid strolling and bottom strolling. We're talking about what these methods are, why they're gaining popularity, and how you can apply them to your fishing. The good news is, you probably already own most of the gear so getting into the next big trend won't be hard to do! The baits are basic, the technique is simple, you don't want to miss this.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors, heads, sizes, and rods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DAMIKI RIG...

•Damiki Rig Jig Head: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8

•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Size: 2.5 - 3"

Colors: Pro Blue, American Shad, RP Blue Pearl

OUR FAVORITE BAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

•Hog Farmer 3.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard

HEAD SHAPES...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

•TacticalBassin Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 3/8 oz

•Damiki Rig Jig Head: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8

•VMC Hybrid Swimbait Jig: https://bit.ly/3OshD9c

Size: 3/16 oz

•Owner Round Head Lockdown Keeper: https://bit.ly/2QmFmxU

Sizes: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

•Duo Realis BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz

SMALL BAITS...

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Sizes: 3.5, 4.5

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard

•MissileBaits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Sizes: 3.5

Colors: Bombshell, Frosted Purple

•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Shirasu Pearl, Seguro Katakuchi

•Yamamoto Scope Shad: https://bit.ly/3MVUjBH

Colors: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad

•Deps 4" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Shad, Reservoir Shad

•Jackall Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Golden Shad, SS Shad

LARGE BAITS...

•Deps 5"-6" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Shad, Reservoir Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Sizes: 4.5, 5.5

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard

•MissileBaits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Sizes: 4.5

Colors: Bombshell, Frosted Purple

•Crush City FreeLoader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Albino Shad, Green Shad

FINESSE MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

LARGE BAIT STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa STEEZ AGS 7'6" MLL: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz